The FreshRx Model – Healing People and the Land
This session introduces the innovative FreshRx Oklahoma “Food is Medicine” model that bridges healthcare and agriculture to reverse chronic disease and rebuild local economies. Erin shares how a small produce prescription program evolved into a statewide movement—part of a growing national movement—heals communities and restores dignity to farmers. She reveals how investing in regenerative food systems is one of the most powerful health interventions of our time.
Presenter: Erin Martin (Gerontologist; Founder, FreshRx Oklahoma)
About the Speaker
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Erin Martin
FreshRX OklahomaErin Martin is a gerontologist and certified regenerative soil advocate working at the intersection of healthcare, nutrition and agriculture. Inspired by her early work in a retirement home, she pursued a master’s degree in Gerontology and now focuses her efforts on integrating food as medicine into chronic disease care—grounded in the principles of regenerative agriculture. She is the founder of FreshRX Oklahoma, a produce prescription program that connects primary care clinics with local, underserved farmers to improve food access and health outcomes. She also co-leads the Oklahoma Food is Medicine Policy Coalition, a statewide effort focused on advancing nutritional interventions and regenerative farming practices as part of a value-based approach to enrich Oklahoman lives. In addition, Erin serves as president of the Tulsa Urban Ag Coalition, where she advocates for the vital role of soil health in community well-being.